Chicago Close: Corn Rises on Export Business

Corn futures ended higher on Friday, getting a lift from export demand. Soybeans closed with gains as well, with wheat little changed.

Map: Slow Start to Planting for Ontario

A cool, wet April has delayed fieldwork in many areas of Ontario, particularly across the Great Lakes region.

Maps: April Brings Uneven Precipitation; Cooler Temps to Western Canada

April weather across Western Canada delivered a mix of cooler-than-normal temperatures and uneven precipitation, creating a patchy start to spring seeding preparations across the Prairies.

Chicago Close: Futures Fall Back as Crude Strength Fades

Corn, wheat, and soybean futures ended mainly lower on Thursday, reversing earlier strength as crude oil prices retreated from a four-year high.

Grain Transport Disruptions Can Cost Sector $540 Million in a Week

A single week of rail and port disruptions during peak export season can cost Canada’s grain sector up to $540 million, with most of the damage tied to lost sales that are unlikely to be recovered, according to a new analy...

Domestic Canola Crush Rebounds in March

After dipping below 1 million tonnes for the first time in the 2025-26 marketing year in February, the Canadian canola crush rebounded in March.

Chicago Close: Further Oil Gains Support Corn, Soys

Corn and soybean futures were higher on Wednesday, boosted by further gains in crude oil. Wheat was mixed on the day.

Farmland Values Outpacing Rental Rates as Land Prices Keep Rising: FCC

Bank of Canada Holds Rates Steady Again, Warns Inflation Will Rise Near Term

The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady for the fourth straight time on Wednesday, but warned inflation is expected to heat up in the near term as higher energy prices ripple through the economy.

Chicago Close: Wheat Futures Up Sharply, Corn Follows

Wheat futures posted gains of nearly 30 cents/bu on Tuesday as fertilizer supply and U.S. weather concerns persisted. Corn followed wheat higher while soybeans were just mixed.

Australian Canola Exports Seen Falling as Middle East Disruptions Raise Costs

Australian canola production and exports are expected to fall in 2026-27 as conflict-driven disruptions in the Middle East drive up diesel and nitrogen fertilizer costs, threatening to curb output from one of Canada’s bigg...

Chicago Close: Crude Advances Offer Support

Corn, wheat, and soybean futures all moved higher during Monday’s trading session, supported by stronger crude oil and continued uncertainty around blocked Strait of Hormuz shipping.

Corn Planting at One-Quarter Complete; Soybeans at 23%

U.S. corn planting has reached the quarter pole, with soybeans close behind.